2018 NFL draft: Biggest steals and reaches from Day 2

2018 NFL draft: Biggest steals and reaches from Day 2

Day 2 of the 2018 NFL draft was a night to remember. It was filled with trades, surprises and much more than we anticipated. That being said, the next wave of NFL talent has arrived, and with it, they will be headed to their new franchises to make their mark at the highest level of the game.

We saw plenty of surprises on Day 2, from fantastic steals to highly questionable reaches. Here are the biggest bargain picks and head-scratching moves of this year’s second and third round.

STEAL

Derrius Guice | RB | Washington Redskins | No. 59 overall

If not for reported off-the-field issues, Guice would have been a first round selection and possibly the second running back taken in this year’s class. A dynamic runner with great vision, tremendous power and the ability to hit the outside corner and show off his homerun speed.

The former Bayou Bengal is a three-down runner for any offense and can be used in multiple offensive sets. While his production did diminish in 2017, Guice still has plenty to offer an NFL franchise and will be a lead back in any backfield.

With the NFC East becoming a run heavy division, the Redskins wasted little time finding their lead back to pair up with Alex Smith in the backfield. While his maturity skills will come into question, don’t be shocked if a year or two down the line this is the steal of the draft.

REACH

Darius Leonard | LB | Indianapolis Colts | No. 36 overall

The Colts needed help at linebacker desperately after the 2017 season. In their new 4-3 defense, Indy was able to use their first pick of Day 2 by selecting the South Carolina St. star and a standout prospect from the Senior Bowl.

Leonard is an excellent cover linebacker with has great speed but is raw when making tackles. Athletically sound, Leonard is more of an arm tackler than wrap up finisher and can be overpowered against stronger running backs. He would have been a great pick for the Colts if they had taken him near the end of round 2 but at 36 overall, it’s too rich to consider a quality pickup.

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